Global Patent Prosecution Specialist

Dow Inc.; Essexville (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equitable and market-competitive base 

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive medical and life ins.

Retirement savings program (401(k))

Employee discounts

Work-life balance and career dev.

Zusammenfassung

Dow Inc. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to provide support across U.S. and international patent filings.

Based on site in Midland, Michigan, or Lake Jackson, Texas, you will manage domestic and international prosecution assignments, coordinate with attorneys, foreign associates, and docketing teams, and ensure timely filings and accurate records. You will handle office action responses, information disclosure statements, notices, and other prosecution-related documents, maintain

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree OR 2 years of relevant work experience in paralegal, legal, intellectual property, docketing, or similar deadline-driven roles.
• US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available.
• Experience with patent prosecution processes and related deadlines is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications, international PCT applications, and related submissions.
• Coordinate domestic and foreign prosecution activities with attorneys, foreign counsel, vendors, and docketing teams.
• Monitor dockets and deadlines; maintain accurate prosecution records and communicate with clients.
• Support invention evaluation and inventor-related processes; organize documentation.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, forms, and tools to automate or track patent processes.
• Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Ausbildung

Associate degree OR 2 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Docketing systems

Patent prosecution software

Legal document prep tools

Jobbeschreibung

Dow Inc. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to provide support across U.S. and international patent filings.

Based on site in Midland, Michigan, or Lake Jackson, Texas, you will manage domestic and international prosecution assignments, coordinate with attorneys, foreign associates, and docketing teams, and ensure timely filings and accurate records. You will handle office action responses, information disclosure statements, notices, and other prosecution-related documents, maintain